uninspiring

adjective

un·​in·​spir·​ing ˌən-in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce uninspiring (audio)
Synonyms of uninspiringnext
: not having an animating or exalting effect : not inspiring
an uninspiring speaker
The space was limited, the light was less than adequate, and the surroundings were generally uninspiring.—Peter H. Hassrick
uninspiringly adverb

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Wrangle the camera crew, line up the weirdly uninspiring but nonetheless eye-wateringly expensive homes, and for the love of God, somebody give the British TV presenting duo Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp a ring. — Lauren O’Neill, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026 Defensive deficiencies The Raiders defense had an uninspiring debut in their preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Stevens acknowledged the trade — which sent Brown to one of Boston’s oldest rivals for an uninspiring return of 36-year-old Paul George and four future draft picks — would be unpopular among Celtics fans. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 An uninspiring return after the Mets gave up several top prospects to get him in the offseason. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninspiring

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninspiring was in 1815

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“Uninspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninspiring. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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